Hemorrhoids are good for you. They are cushions at the anal opening (where poop comes out). Hemorrhoids help regulate bowel control. When they become enlarged or engorged, much like healthy veins ...

Hemorrhoids aren’t exactly dinner-party conversation, but you or someone you know has likely dealt with them. In fact, there’s a good chance they’re sitting beside you at that proverbial dinner table: ...

Hemorrhoids are good for you. They are cushions at the anal opening (where poop comes out). Hemorrhoids help regulate bowel control. When they become enlarged or engorged, much like healthy veins ...

Q: I have been self-treating my hemorrhoids but I am still uncomfortable. What are my next options? A: There are two types of hemorrhoids: internal and external. You can have either type by itself, or ...

There are several types of piles: internal hemorrhoids (bloody piles) and external hemorrhoids (hard piles). Some people develop warts on large piles, also known as warty piles. People often avoid ...

Dr. Sameer Islam is a functional gastroenterologist in Lubbock and is a West Texas native growing up in Odessa, TX. He specializes in the comprehensive treatment of all digestive symptoms and ...

Have you ever been in the middle of getting a manicure when your nose starts to itch? Not scratching it can feel like torture. But when your rear is feeling itchy from hemorrhoids, stopping in your ...

A prolapsed hemorrhoid can be painful, but it’s usually treatable. Treatment is easier and less painful if the hemorrhoid hasn’t had a chance to enlarge. When a vein in your anus or lower rectum ...

You may be able to treat hemorrhoids at home with soothing wipes and creams. However, severe hemorrhoids may require medical treatment. Hemorrhoids (sometimes called piles) are swollen veins in your ...

Haemorrhoids also called piles (Yoruba, jedijedi) are vascular structures in the anal canal. In their normal state, they are cushions that help with stool control. Haemorrhoids (piles) often clear up ...

Rectal bleeding, pain, or lumps can indicate either common haemorrhoids or rarer, more serious anal cancer, often leading to misdiagnosis due to overlapping symptoms. While haemorrhoids typically ...